CJje &otunba Volume 76, Number 10
Longwood College •- Farmville, Virginia
December 4, 1996
Project Tina Raises Nearly $1600 for Harris Family Graham Hackett and Amber Jones take $100 dollar first prize with comedy skit by Melanie Barker, staff writer
The talent flowed November 20, as students participated in a talent show to benefit Tina Harris, who recently lost Howard Harris, her husband of 29 years, to lung cancer. Harris, who has worked at Longwood for 13 years, has made an impression on students as they drift in and out of the Longwood community. Her brilliant smile and trademark, "Hey baby" greeting have embedded themselves in the lives of many students and staff, so it was not surprising to see such a vast turn-out to support Harris. "We are here to celebrate the gift of life and your service to this college," said Father Joseph Metzger, as he and Whitney Light began their stint as MCs for the evening. The talent show consisted of 11 acts ranging from a flute and violin duet to an energized step routine. Although the students participating in the show were excited about showcasing their talent, the main reason they were there was to support Harris and her family. Michael Young, a member of the Camerata singers, said, "We didn't look at this as a contest, we looked
at it as a way to raise money for a wonderful person who means a lot to everyone on this campus." Longwood's spirit and dance team began the show with an energized cadence. Followed by the spirit and dance team were Scott Knight and Nayan Bhula, who performed an impassioned rendition of "Come on into My Kitchen." Leaning into the microphone, Knight said, "Tina, this one's for you baby." Possibly the last time the two would play together, Knight and Bhula gave an ardent performance that would be remembered by fans and Harris. Jammie N. Jackson performed Langston Hughes' "I Dream a World," and sang "Dream the Impossible Dream," providing an uplifting message for the evening. For act four, Raissa Czemerynski and Lisa Dimino performed a duet— Czemerynski playing the violin and Dimino on the flute. Savannah Hodge, Anne Lowry, and Rob Wilson
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Cry," a song chosen especially Joy Doyle performed a poem for Harris. Before beginning written by Doyle entitled, the song, Hubbard spoke the "Respect, Prosper, Love." most touching sentiments of Smiling coyly on stage the evening. Doherty said to Harris, "I He said, "Because of you always forget my ID card all Tina, I've been able to work the time at dinner, so this is o n for you." becoming a The Camerata Singers performer. men provided the last of the That's one evening's entertainment as the of the first sang the Scottish folk song, thing "Rosalee." with the energy of you've done a Scottish sailor returning for me. I home to his love. The program, which took appreciate the fact that over two months to plan, ended you always in a fleeting two hours with flash that Doherty and Doyle taking the smile." $50 prize for third place; In addition to Harris' Knight and Bhula taking the service to Longwood and the $75 prize for second place; community, the people should and Hackett and Jones winning be indebted to Harris for the $100 first place prize. With donation from encouraging this promising faculty, staff, students, and the musician. Zeta Phi Beta filled act community, the Small Group eight with their stepping Communications Class taught routine. Performing with by Bill Fiege, adjunt instructor astounding speed and rhythm, in the speech and theatre the members of Zeta Phi Beta department, raised $1,579.15 left the audience hollering to benefit Harris and her with excitement from their family. "I'm not very good at seats. Krissy Anderson this," said Harris as she followed the enthusiasm of approached the microphone to Zeta Phi Beta, supplying a speak to the audience. "We tranquil atmosphere as she appreciate everything you've sang an a cappella version of done for us. God bless each "His Eye is on the Sparrow." and everyone of you and keep Ransford Doherty and us in your prayers."
"We didn't look at this as a contest, we looked at it as a way to raise money for a wonderful person who means a lot to everyone on this campus." - Michael Young Noticing the lack of comedy in the evening's show, Graham Hackett and Amber Jones delivered an outstanding comical sketch. Hackett portrayed the role of the newly married groom, while Jones played the heartbroken bridesmaid caught in a nefarious love affair with the groom. Hackett and Jones made acting look easy as they caught cues and rolled out line after witty line like it was second nature. After intermission, the audience returned to their seats to hear the mellow acoustic melodies of Korey Hubbard. Playing the guitar, Hubbard sang "No Woman, No
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performed a playful version of Reba Mclntyre's "Fancy" for act five. "We wanted to create a fun atmosphere to help benefit Tina and her family," noted the trio.
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